A U.S. expedition traveled to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the mystery of what happened to legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. The answer wasn't quite the one they were looking for. Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan vanished in 1937 during th... See more
A team of U.S. researchers has arrived at a remote Pacific atoll hoping to solve a lingering mystery. They're looking for evidence that legendary aviator Amelia Earhart crash landed there in 1937. The 17-person expedition was inspired by satellite images ... See more
The World Bank is backing a series of measures to improve the economy of Tonga. The Pacific Island nation is facing a number of challenges, and the first goal is helping with job creation. The World Bank says that more than one in four Tongans are unemplo... See more
There are calls for change in the maritime system of a Pacific Island nation, following the deaths of dozens of people in recent boating tragedies. The people and leaders of Vanuatu came together this week for a national day of mourning. They paid respect... See more
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says Hurricane Lowell remains a Category 4 with sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm's intensity is expected to fluctuate over the next few days, but will remain a major hurricane. As of this morning, Lowell is 450 mi... See more
